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Where do I find a log file?
How To Find Log Files On Windows
- If it’s not already running, launch Unified Remote and navigate to the icon in the notification area.
- Right-click it, and select “Logs…”
- This will open a folder containing some files.
- This (or these) file(s) are the ones you need to attach to your support email.
How to store log files?
Keep the logs in the most “raw” state, then process it and then create a tarball for each day. The only reason to aggregate would be to reduce the number of files. On some file systems, if you put more than N files in a directory, the performance decreases rapidly.
How do I change the path of a log file?
In the Servers table, click the name of the server instance whose logging you want to configure. Select Logging > General. In the Log File Name field, enter a path and filename for the server log. Enter an absolute pathname or a pathname that is relative to the server’s root directory.
How do I find my server activity log?
To access the Event Viewer in Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Server 2012 R2:
- Right click on the Start button and select Control Panel > System & Security and double-click Administrative tools.
- Double-click Event Viewer.
- Select the type of logs that you wish to review (ex: Application, System)
What is a detailed log?
Detailed logging (aka “logging”) allows you to maintain a full history of all changes made to everything in CiviCRM. It’s a powerful feature which is turned off be default — because it’s a bit overkill for most organizations, and it comes with some downsides too.
What is the best way to store logs?
Preferably, logs should be placed on wooden pallets as these keep them off the ground and provide a free flow of air underneath; the ideal height of the wood stack (including the pallet) should be no more than 3ft (1m) as the logs can become unstable if piled too high.
How long should you keep log files?
As a baseline, most organizations keep audit logs, IDS logs and firewall logs for at least two months. On the other hand, various laws and regulations require businesses to keep logs for durations varying between six months and seven years.
How do I change the path of a IIS log?
Open IIS Manager from Administrative Tools and click on the Default Web Site. Double-click the Logging icon. Type in the path to the new log directory that you want to use, or click Browse and navigate to it. When you’ve entered or chosen the new log directory click Apply.
How do I enable IIS Logging?
How do I turn on IIS logging?
- Go to your start menu and find “Command Prompt”. Right click and run as administrator.
- Navigate to %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\inetsrv (e.g. “cd %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\inetsrv”)
- Enter “appcmd set config /section:httpLogging /dontLog:False”
- Logging is now enabled!
What does a log file contain?
A log file is a computer-generated data file that contains information about usage patterns, activities, and operations within an operating system, application, server or another device.